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Private Internet Access vs VeePN

Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.

PPrivate Internet AccessFrom $2.03/moVisit site
VVeePNFrom $1.99/moVisit site
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Choose Private Internet Access if…

  • you want open source you can self-host or audit
  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers
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Choose VeePN if…

  • you want the lower entry price ($1.99/mo vs $2.03/mo)
  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers

Side by side

Feature Private Internet Access VeePN
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price$2.03/mo$1.99/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome
Company—VeePN Corp.
Full feature lists

P Private Internet Access

  • Servers in 113 countries, including all 50 US states
  • Unlimited simultaneous device connections
  • WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols
  • Choice of 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption
  • Split tunneling by app and domain
  • Kill switch
  • Multi-hop connections
  • MACE ad, tracker and malware blocking

V VeePN

  • 2,600+ servers in 148 countries
  • AES-256 encryption with no-logs policy
  • Double VPN, Kill Switch and split tunneling
  • Real-time antivirus for harmful files
  • Breach Alert for leaked email, phone, card or SSN
  • Alternative ID for signups without real details
  • Up to 10 devices per subscription
  • Apps for consoles, smart TVs and routers

What you'd pay

The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.

Private Internet Access

1 Month$11.95/mo
1 Year$3.99/mo
3 Years + 4 Months$2.03/mo

VeePN

Special offer$1.99/month + 4 extra months

Strengths and limitations

Private Internet Access

  • Unlimited devices on one subscription
  • Open-source apps
  • No-logs policy audited by Deloitte
  • 30-day money-back guarantee for new users
  • No free plan
  • Dedicated IP and antivirus cost extra
  • Antivirus is for Windows only
  • Money-back guarantee covers new subscribers only, and app store purchases follow store refund terms

VeePN

  • Covers up to 10 devices on one subscription
  • Antivirus, Breach Alert and Alternative ID included at no extra cost
  • Wide platform support, including routers and game consoles
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • The pages don't include a full pricing table, only the promotional rate
  • The $1.99/month price is tied to a discounted long-term offer

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